Udhayanidhi Stalin Appointed as Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister

MK Stalin's son takes on additional responsibilities amid cabinet reshuffle and political criticism.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, has been elevated to the position of Deputy Chief Minister.
The cabinet reshuffle also saw the reinstatement of Senthil Balaji, who was recently granted bail in a money laundering case.
Udhayanidhi's appointment has faced criticism from AIADMK and BJP, who accuse the DMK of dynastic politics.
In addition to his new role, Udhayanidhi will continue to oversee the Youth Welfare and Sports Development portfolio and take on Planning and Development.
The reshuffle is seen as part of the DMK's strategy to prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections and strengthen its leadership.